Bulgarian
Yoghurt (Kiselo mljako)
from Rumi Radenska
I N G R E D I E N T S
I am using plain yogurt from the stores
in U.S.A. and regular types of milk:
1 gallon of milk (1%, 2% or whole milk)
1 lb. plain yogurt (make sure that the
label says "with active bacteria")
I
N S T R U C T I O N S
Put milk in large saucepan and heat it over
medium heat till boiling. Put the milk aside and let cool for about 35-45 min. You can
check the milk with small finger -- it (the milk) should be warm, but not very hot (If you
wish you can use thermometer: 43-45 C).
Beat yogurt with fork or steel whisk in a
bowl. Add 1 cup warm milk, mix well. Little by little add yogurt-milk mixture to the rest
of the milk. Mix again. Pour milk into glass jars or ceramic bowls with lids. Put jars on
a flat surface. Cover with something that will keep it warm, as a folded blanket or a
sleeping bag (I am using a sleeping bag). Let it stay for 2 hours and 30 min. Check
"kiselo mlyako" - it should be thick. Let stay uncovered at room temperature for
30 min. Put in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Enjoy the results.
Makes 8 lb. Do not forget to save 1 lb. to
make next portion of "kiselo mlyako".
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